Shamrock Rovers beat title rivals St Pat's to close in on crown

Gary O’Neill celebrates Shamrock Rover’s winning goal against St Patrick’s Athletic in last night’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match at Richmond Park. Picture: Inpho/Ryan Byrne

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The celebrations at full-time said it all — nine points ahead with nine games to play, Shamrock Rovers are on course for their second successive title.